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Jalen Green shares emotional goodbye to Rockets after trade
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The massive seven-team trade headlined by the Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets was finalized on Sunday after a complex review of all the moving pieces.
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With this, fast-rising guard Jalen Green is officially headed to the Suns as part of the package offered by the Rockets to land star forward Kevin Durant .
There were high hopes for the 23-year-old Green when he was drafted by Houston as the second overall pick in 2021. While he has shown what it takes to be a franchise cornerstone, especially last season, ultimately, the Rockets didn't envision him as part of their future.
Still, Green expressed his love to Houston amid his departure.
"H-Town! Thank you for everything 🖤 The support and love from day one is something I'll never forget🤞🏽 It's forever🤘🏽," said Green on Instagram.
Fans, meanwhile, expressed their gratitude to Green for being part of the squad for four seasons.
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"We love you, JG!❤️" wrote a fan.
"Rocket for life! Go be great, JG ❤️," echoed another fan.
"We gonna miss you, my boy 😎, commented a follower.
"If you can't stop them, just make them regret 🔥," said a supporter.
"You always have a home here 🙏🏽," added a fan.
Green averaged 20.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in his four years with the Rockets. He helped them return to the playoffs last season as the second seed after a three-year absence. He, however, struggled in their first-round loss to the Golden State Warriors , putting up only 13.3 points on 37.2% shooting.
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His subpar showing may have made him more expendable, as Houston made a slew of moves this offseason.
In Phoenix, he is expected to form a vaunted backcourt rotation with All-Star guards Devin Booker and Bradley Beal , although the latter is rumored to being bought out and shipped .
Aside from Green, the Rockets also sent veteran forward Dillon Brooks and draft considerations to the Suns.
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